Monday, February 24, 2014

Huawei introduces MediaPad X1 7.0 and MediaPad M1 8.0 tablets. Huawei today at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2014 introduces two new additions to its MediaPad range of tablets. The Huawei MediaPad X1 is the world's slimmest 7-inch LTE Cat4-enabled all-in-one phablet, and Huawei MediaPad M1 is the 8-inch entertainment powerhouse. "We're really excited to unveil our new 4G LTE devices which mark a significant step in bringing a truly connected life within reach. Our new MediaPads deliver the essential pillars of happiness - health, connection to family, contact with friends, and access to work - without boundaries," said Richard Yu, Chief Executive Officer, Huawei Consumer Business Group.

Huawei MediaPad X1 7.0

The Huawei MediaPad X1 tablet combines the functionality of a smartphone with 4G LTE connectivity, features full aluminum alloy unibody, weighs less than a canned drink at 239g and ultra-slim at 7.18mm. The MediaPad X1's 7-inch 1200 x 1920 FHD LTPS 10-point capacitive touch display provides an incredibly crisp and dynamic visual experience and features an outstanding 80 percent screen-to-body ratio.

Huawei MediaPad X1 tablet is powered by a Kirin 910 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS. The ultra-long lasting 5000 mAh battery provides an exceptional 21 days of standby time, more than five full days of continuous video or web surfing, and also powers additional mobile devices with its reverse charging function.

The Huawei MediaPad X1 tablet comes with an advanced 13MP Sony Exmor R BSI rear-facing camera that has a five plastic elements (5P) lens featuring panoramic shooting and an IMAGESmart engine with auto-scene recognition. MediaPad X1's 5MP front-facing camera has a four plastic elements (4P) lens and Huawei's proprietary self-focus tips, preview screen, 10-level auto-facial enhancement and voice-activated hands-free capture, to take the best 'selfies'. The phablet adds an extra dimension to photos with the 'Voice Photo' function, which takes photos accompanied by a 10-second audio clip that can be shared via Facebook and WeChat. The IR blue glass infrared filter also enables filming or photographing in low light.

Availability
The Huawei MediaPad X1 will be available in black, white, champagne and light pink in China, Russia, Western Europe, Middle East, Japan and Latin America from March 2014. Accessories for MediaPad X1 include a Smart Cover, featuring magnetic closure to protect it from wear and tear.

Availability
The Huawei MediaPad M1 will be available in black and white from Q1 2014 in Europe, Russia, the Middle East, China, Japan, Asia Pacific, Australia and Latin America with other markets to follow.

LTE Cat4-enabled to make connectivity faster and more reliable than ever, MediaPad X1 and M1 download work files in seconds and a 1GB movie in one minute with speeds of up to 150 Mbps. With in-built Wi-Fi routers, 2.4/5G dual mode WiFi support, as well as voice call and SMS capabilities, the devices provide on-the-spot connection to friends and family. The AirSharing function enables screen sharing and the transfer of images via cloud photo sharing. Navigating MediaPads X1 and M1 is a breeze with the latest intuitive and easy-to-use interface, Emotion UI 2.0, featuring easily customizable homescreens, enhanced 'Standard' and 'Simplicity' UIs and more than 1,000 diverse themes.